Shawn Lioyryan knew he was signing up for a big job when he got a phone call from the owner of one of the cats his business, Cats in the City, often took care of. As a cat grooming and boarding company, Cats in the City had seen cats in just about all conditions, but this situation was far different from any they had faced before. It would take incredible dedication and a deep passion for taking care of the feline friends of Portland to help Zuzu.
The Phone Call
Shawn knew something was wrong when Zuzu's Mom called him. Although he had taken care of Zuzu before, this friendly fur baby was not currently at Cats in the City. Zuzu's Mom was distraught as she explained the terrifying situation to Shawn.
She had taken Zuzu to another boarding facility but had stopped hearing back from them. When she called, they didn't answer, and she feared the worst. Something must have happened to Zuzu, and the boarding facility didn't want to tell her.
Shawn immediately took action, calling the boarding facility himself. When the owner answered, he calmly explained that he would be taking custody of Zuzu and would be arriving within the hour to retrieve him.
After confirming the address, Shawn set out to obtain Zuzu without knowing what he would find when he got there.
What Cats in the City found
Shawn found a property in complete disarray when he arrived. Windows were covered up with cardboard and duct tape, hiding what was inside. He prepared his car to make a quick exit, leaving the door open and the engine running so he could get Zuzu out as fast as possible.
He knocked on the door and was greeted by a man who said not a single word, closing the door once Shawn explained why he was there. It took him a few minutes to retrieve Zuzu, and he opened the door again, just wide enough to push the carrier out before closing it again.
Shawn put Zuzu in the car and opened the carrier to try to figure out what had happened. The cat wasn't the usual friendly feline he was used to. He was quiet, not moving, and something just didn't look right.
A new beginning
Cats in the City took Zuzu to a vet, and Zuzu's Mom surrendered him to them as she couldn't afford the costs to treat or follow up with the vet. The vet found that his leg had been badly broken, and they unfortunately had to amputate.
But Zuzu's story certainly doesn't end there.
Shawn and the Cats in the City team completely funded his recovery and rehabilitation, getting him back to his old self. Once he was healed and ready for a new family, they found the perfect match.
Fast forward a year and a half, and Zuzu is living life being pampered by his new loving home. He still comes to Cats in the City for the occasional spa day and to have his beautiful coat groomed to keep up his good looks.
"We were very lucky to be in the right place at the right time with the resources to do the right thing," Shawn said. "There is nothing more fulfilling than aligning our actions and goals with our true calling. It's a privilege to do this work."
Shawn and the team at Cats in the City are incredibly dedicated to every single cat that comes through their doors. From grooming and boarding to transportation services, they've made it their goal to ensure every cat gets the royal treatment they deserve.
Zuzu is just one example of the cats they've gone above and beyond to ensure that every single need is taken care of. "It's a blessing to be able to live one's purpose for being on Earth," Shawn says.
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